*Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; approval pending state of residency.†Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; approval pending state of residency.

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Why is this course relevant today?

Presentation is everything. To be successful at any endeavor, whether you’re working on establishing your own brand, launching a new product, or working on a project, people expect great design. It is a requirement in today’s economy.

What practical skill sets can I expect to have upon completion of the course?

In this course, you’ll explore the elements of good design and how you can use them in your own work. You'll learn design theories, how to apply them in the context of the web, and the hard skills of using different industry–standard software and processes. Each step of the way you’ll get to put the skills to use by designing various elements of an identity system including a mood board, color scheme, style guide, presentation template, and high–fidelity web and mobile site mockups.

Does the course cover HTML and CSS?

No, this course covers visual design skills such as design principles and graphics software. It does not cover front end development skills such as HTML, CSS, or Javascript.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?

No. However, if you aren’t familiar with Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, there are optional pre–course tutorials you can go through that will walk you through the basics so you can come to class ready to hit the ground running.

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